Ben Roethlisberger's Agent: Ben Wants To Play His Entire Career for the Steelers

The NFL might want to check its source in regards to Ben Roethlisberger and his future--or desire to have one--with the Pittsburgh Steelers. According to reports from NFL.com the veteran quarterback is not happy with the way things are going and wants a change of scenery.

With information like that coming from the NFL you would think you can trust it, right? Ben's agent says no.

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This is what the NFL reported Sunday morning:

#Steelers sources expect Big Ben to ask them to explore trade options after 2013. They fielded offers for him last offseason. Could again
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 10, 2013

Big Ben's agent was quick to respond:

"Ian Rapoport's apparent sources seem to be guessing what Ben feels about the Steelers and being traded. This is completely wrong (Cont)
— Rep 1 Sports (@Rep1Sports) November 10, 2013

"and inaccurate. Ben has always said he wants to play his entire career for the Steelers, and his roots are set firmly in Pittsburgh (cont)
— Rep 1 Sports (@Rep1Sports) November 10, 2013

"he has a lot left in the tank & is 100% committed to winning more championships with the Steelers." --Agent Ryan Tollner, Rep1 Sports
— Rep 1 Sports (@Rep1Sports) November 10, 2013

This information could be taken one of two ways. He could be covering for his client and not wanting his life to get tougher with the season only half over or he's right and Rapoport's source sucks.

It's not hard to believe the initial report. Roethlisberger has been unhappy ever since the Steelers let Bruce Arians go. He and Todd Haley have not seen eye to eye on much and it is no secret the two do not have a good relationship.

Tack on the Steelers not looking so hot this season and Ben not getting any younger and you have a pretty good circumstantial case for a disgruntled QB looking to pull a Carson Palmer.

But there is a reason why the legal system requires more than circumstantial evidence. Much like Rapoport's source you just can't count on it.

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